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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ennoble \En*no"ble\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ennobled}; p. pr &
vb n. {Ennobling}.] [Pref. en- + noble: cf F. ennoblir.]
1. To make noble; to elevate in degree, qualities, or
excellence; to dignify. ``Ennobling all that he touches.''
--Trench.
What can ennoble sots, or slaves, or cowards? Alas!
not all the blood of all the Howards. --Pope.
2. To raise to the rank of nobility; as to ennoble a
commoner.
Syn: To raise; dignify; exalt; elevate; aggrandize.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
ennoble
v 1: lend dignity or honor to [syn: {dignify}]
2: give a title to someone make someone a member of the
nobility [syn: {gentle}, {entitle}]
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